Spotlight on Leadership: Krystle Elswick, VP of Facilities Maintenance at DAVACO

At DAVACO, we believe that great leadership is the key to delivering exceptional service, and no one exemplifies that more than Krystle Elswick, our Vice President of Facilities Maintenance. With over 15 years of experience in the facilities management industry, Krystle brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and dedication to her role. 

Krystle's journey began humbly as a call center agent, but through hard work and tenacity, she steadily rose through the ranks to a leadership position at BrightView, gaining invaluable experience across various roles in business development, operations, and management. Before joining DAVACO, Krystle held senior leadership positions at CBRE, where she oversaw major programs and led teams to success. 

Krystle joined DAVACO four years ago to help launch the Facilities Maintenance division, and has been instrumental in shaping it from the ground up. Her hands-on approach has helped grow the department into a vital part of DAVACO’s operations. Under her leadership, the division functions as a self-contained entity, handling everything from finance and vendor relationships to operations, training, and system management. 

Krystle is passionate about fostering relationships within the industry and is deeply committed to the success of her team. She believes in empowering her team members, ensuring they have the tools and training necessary to succeed and advance in their careers. "The biggest honor as a leader is seeing your team members get promoted," says Krystle, reflecting on her leadership philosophy. 

She also brings a fresh perspective to facilities management by focusing on transparency and teamwork. Drawing on past experiences with leaders who were less forthcoming with information, Krystle has made it a priority to create open processes and systems that enable anyone on her team to step in when needed. This approach not only ensures continuity but also helps her team grow both professionally and personally. 

Krystle's commitment to building strong vendor relationships and her refusal to adopt "pay when paid" terms for vendors speaks volumes about her leadership values. She believes in fairness and mutual respect, ensuring that both clients and vendors experience positive, efficient, and transparent processes. 

Her leadership is a key factor in what sets DAVACO apart in the facilities maintenance industry. Krystle’s dedication, industry expertise, and collaborative spirit ensure that our clients receive the highest level of service, and her impact resonates throughout the entire organization. 

If your company is in need of Facilities Maintenance services, Krystle and the rest of our FM team are standing by to help. Whether you're looking for proactive or reactive services for the exterior or interior of the building,  our multi facility management solutions Elevate Brand Experiences for our customers. Schedule a call with us today to learn more about facility management solutions tailored for you.